25 Oct 2023
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25 Oct 2023
This week, schools across New South Wales are celebrating the very first NSW Aboriginal Languages Week. The theme is "Languages Alive, Culture Thrives," and recognises the important role of Aboriginal community organisations and groups in preserving indigenous languages.
You can take part in virtual events like language lessons in Wiradjuri, Dunghutti, and Gumbaynggirr and enjoy a Yinabildanhi fishing story in Gamilaraay. Younger kids can also learn Aboriginal languages with Ninganah No More.
This week is also notable because it marks the Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 becoming a law. It's a great opportunity to connect with and honour local Aboriginal community groups and organisations dedicated to revitalising their languages.
To learn more about local community events, contact your local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group committee and visit Aboriginal Language Trust.
address
5 Burragorang Street
The Oaks NSW 2570
telephone 02 4657 1185
On behalf of The Oaks Public School community, we would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Gundungurra and Dharawal peoples, who have occupied these lands for over 65,000 years. The Oaks area was considered as a crossroads for both Gundungurra and Dharawal peoples, where they would share knowledge, trade materials and travel between the two nations. They will always be the traditional custodians of this land. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledge their deep spiritual connection to this land and the valuable contribution they make to this region, for they hold the knowledge and wisdom for our emerging leaders. As a community, we promise to always be honest, safe and respectful caretakers of this land we are learning on. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
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